1st Step Movers Review
Looking to hire 1st Step Movers? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of 1st Step Movers, 54 other Pittsburgh moving companies, and 598 moving companies in Pennsylvania.
1st Step Movers has an overall score of 7.98 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Good score and places it in the top 64.86% of all movers in Pennsylvania and the top 58.93% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 387 movers in Pennsylvania.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 7.98 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Affordability
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
1st Step Movers is an insured, licensed, professional moving company serving Greater Pittsburgh and the tri-state region. Located in Washington, PA, this mover will take care of every detail of your transition with integrity and precision. It has a reliable team of moving experts who can move furniture of all sizes, including pianos and gun safes. They provide white glove treatment for delicate and high-value items, ensuring their safe handling and quick door-to-door transport. 1st Step Movers also has labor-only packages for customers looking for an extra pair of hands to load or unload their truck or container. This crew can even help you remove and recycle junk and debris in your home. Whether you’re moving locally, long distance, or out of state, 1st Step Movers has got you covered. For more experienced movers serving in the region you might also want to consider checking out the list of Pittsburgh, PA movers. This company offers reasonable rates that everyone can afford.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between 1st Step Movers & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 9.01 | ↑ 8.5% | 28 | 2 | 93.3% | |
| Punctuality | 9.17 | ↑ 14.9% | 11 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 9.25 | ↑ 22.2% | 15 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 8.03 | ↑ 8.1% | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.53 | ↑ 9.5% | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Speed | 8.65 | ↑ 2.5% | 9 | 1 | 90.0% | |
| Friendliness | 9.18 | ↑ 5.1% | 11 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.69 | ↑ 8.0% | 25 | 2 | 92.6% | |
| Professionalism | 8.75 | ↑ 7.0% | 13 | 1 | 92.9% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.72 | ↓ -57.6% | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.83 | ↑ 11.4% | 14 | 1 | 93.3% |
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Quality - 9.01/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 9.17/10
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Affordability - 9.25/10
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Communication - 8.03/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 6.53/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.65/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 9.18/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.69/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.75/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 1.72/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 8.83/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by 1st Step Movers
- Local Moves
- Long Distance Moves
- Dorm Moves
- Emergency Moves
- Piano Moves
- Commercial/Office Moves
- Packing & Unpacking
- Labor Only
- Storage
- White Glove Moving Service
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/30/25)- USDOT: 3385360
- MC: 1087164
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
2
Registered Drivers
8/23/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
40,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
Detailed Customer Insights
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Contact 1st Step Movers
- 605 Highland Ave # 5, Canonsburg, PA, 15317
- (724) 986-9287
- https://1ststepmovers.com/
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How we ranked the top Pennsylvania movers
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We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Pennsylvania.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Pennsylvania:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 598 companies that offer moving services in the Pennsylvania area.
From these 598 companies, we analyzed a total of 66,766 reviews dating all the way back to February 2007.
We also reviewed a total of 175 state and federal moving licenses from these 598 companies and 1,709 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~66,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 179,197 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 26,893 Pittsburgh moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Pennsylvania moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
